State explores options for license plates

On-demand system for tags could save money

12:12 AM,
Jan. 15, 2013

A contract with Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises to make license plates is under scrutiny as the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles looks to streamline the process.

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Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is looking into an on-demand license plate manufacturing system that could save the state millions.

But two groups already filling the bill are urging the state to leave well enough alone. Prison Rehabilitative Industries said losing its $3 million annual contract with the state would halt the training and work it provides to 90 state Department of Corrections inmates. And Florida tax collectors who currently distribute the plates said ushering in a private vendor would diminish customer service.